Welcome to Our Blog
First 3-Day Virtual Summit Coming June 26th-28th: Baruti Kafele, Gerry Brooks & More!
Ready for Stressed Students & Collective Trauma? AccuTrain is hosting our first Three-Day Virtual Summit June 26-28, 2020 for 199.00 USD (Early Bird price; group discounts available). KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Visit
Real-World Social-Emotional Learning: Ron Clark
For more than 10 years, The Ron Clark Academy — led by acclaimed educator Ron Clark — has turned out students who have been fully immersed in social-emotional learning principles.
Atlanta Summit Has Been Rescheduled to October 21-25
In light of the National State of Emergency, the Innovative Schools Summit Atlanta has been rescheduled to October 21-25 at The Westin Peachtree Plaza. Your registration will automatically be transferred
Larry Thompson Checks In with Educators During the COVID-19 Crisis
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following guidance, recommendations, and resources are provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts. The Center is housed
COVID-19 Distance-Learning & Perils of Screen Time
by Dr. Eli Shapiro As increasing numbers of homebound teachers and parents (and teachers who are also parents) are discovering, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, that the line between healthy and
Handwashing Video Clip to Prevent COVID-19 — Available at No Charge
Handwashing is an absolutely critical component of an effective Infection Control program – whether teachers and students are working from home… or back in school. But to be effective, handwashing
Building Authentic Relationships Via Multiple Intelligence Surveys: Dr. Marquita Blades
Instructional priorities are often best enhanced by maximizing existing resources — even the very strengths and interests of the students, according to Dr. Marquita Blades. An award-winning STEM educator and
“Let’s DO Fun Weird Science”: Ronnie Thomas
“Many students are only reading about science and risk losing interest in pursuing science careers.” “Let’s DO science!” says science educator and Innovative Teaching presenter Ronnie Thomas. Ronnie Thomas is an
“TAPping Out” to Build Empathy and Resilience in Girls: Tracie Berry-McGhee
Resiliency and empathy are the positive, natural by-products girls learn to manage when they are shown how to listen, observe, validate and empower each other according to Girl Bullying Conference
Breaking Down Male Stereotypes: Robert Jackson
Passing judgement on students’ learning potential based on outward appearances or dysfunction often sets boys up for failure. Keynoter Robert Jackson is all too familiar with adversity but rejected the assumption
When Students Lose Trust in Adults: Heather Forbes
Students with a history of trauma often require significant support and more relational connection with adults in order to boost their stress tolerance. Plenary Speaker Heather Forbes says educators must